Selected Italian texts in their social and linguistic contexts.
Given in Italian.
Athena Title
Intro Italian Lit and Culture
Prerequisite
ITAL 2002 or ITAL 2002E or ITAL 2110 or ITAL 2600 or permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will analyze, understand and critically evaluate literary texts in relation to their cultural, social, and historical contexts.
Students will assess literary value, quality and impact.
Students will recognize literary movements and aesthetics, identifying their main characteristics and socio-historical backgrounds.
Students will produce effective argumentative writing in the target language.
Students will participate in debates, discussions and presentations on literary texts and topics in the target language.
Students will build and share knowledge collaboratively.
Topical Outline
Genres: epic and lyric poetry, theater, prose (narrative,
essay, non-fiction). Poetry by such poets as Dante, Petrarch,
Stampa, Michelangelo, Foscolo, Rosselli. Theater by such authors
as Pirandello, Rame, Fo. Prose by such authors as Bandello,
Machiavelli, Manzoni, Ortese, Eco. Cultural readings concerning
the Italian language question, the role of women in Italian
culture, the Italian city states, the Catholic Church, the
Risorgimento and Italian Unification, the Arts, business and
commerce, immigration and emigration, multiculturalism.
